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  1. 1 package(s) (16-ounce)

  2. penne rigate, bow-tie pasta, or radiatore pasta , preferably whole wheat

  3. 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil

  4. 1 small onion , finely chopped

  5. 2 clove(s)

  6. garlic , crushed with press

  7. 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon

  8. 1/8 teaspoon(s) (or more, to taste)

  9. ground red pepper (cayenne)

  10. 3/4 pound(s) lean (90%) ground beef

  11. Salt

  12. 1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce)

  13. whole tomatoes in puree , (if unavailable, use whole tomatoes in juice), preferably reduced -sodium

  14. 1/2 cup(s) dark seedless raisins

  15. 1/4 cup(s) salad olives , drained, or chopped pimiento-stuffed olives

  16. Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs.

  2. Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cinnamon, and ground red pepper; cook 30 seconds. Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until beef begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat as necessary. Stir in tomatoes with their puree, raisins, and olives, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon, and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes longer.

  3. When pasta has cooked to desired doneness, remove 1 cup pasta cooking water; set aside. Drain pasta and return to saucepot. Add ground-beef mixture and reserved pasta cooking water; toss well to coat pasta. Season with salt to taste. Garnish with parsley to serve.

  4. Note: 175 mg sodium count is if you are using reduced-sodium tomatoes.

  5. Tips & Techniques On the side: For each person, trim and steam 8 spears asparagus. Serve with a spritz of lemon juice.

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